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Kimilili, Kenya
Bungoma County · Kenya
Kimilili is a mid-size city in Bungoma County, Kenya with a population of 56,050. Elevation: 5,568 ft (1,697 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Kimilili
Kimilili is a town and area in Kenya's Bungoma County. The area is occupied mainly by the Bukusu and a few Teso communities. It is a trading center for agricultural goods and services. The town has a population of 56,050
People
Climate
| Population | 56,050 |
| Population Density | 2,771 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.7878°, 34.7156° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Bungoma County |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.8 inches (1,494 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kimilili
Kimilili is a mid-size city in Kenya (Bungoma County) with a population of 56,050. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet (1,697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kimilili
Kimilili has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Mar (18.7°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2417 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7878°N, 34.7156°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 164 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 173 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in |
Kimilili has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Kimilili
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaptola F.Y.M. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tendet (Tentet) R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sango P.C.U. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamkuywa primary | — | — | — | — |
| St. Marys Sosio Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bilibili primary | — | — | — | — |
| Bilibili secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Namarambi Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Friends School Kamusinga | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kimilili
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Kimilili
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babaton | |||||
| Bukembe | |||||
| Bukembe Market Stores | |||||
| Bungoma Municipal Market | |||||
| Chekalini stage/Bishop Njenga Stage Market | |||||
| Chepsai Market | |||||
| Chimoi Market | |||||
| DEB/Booster Market | |||||
| Duka Moja Market Mutenyo | |||||
| GrandMa's Market | |||||
| Jumaanna Garden Market | |||||
| Kaburengu Market | |||||
| Kanduyi Market | |||||
| Kewa Junction Market | |||||
| Kibabii Market | |||||
| Kipkaren Market | |||||
| Kisiwa Market | |||||
| Lugari Center | |||||
| Lugari Station Market | |||||
| Lugulu | |||||
| Lukhokhwe | |||||
| Lukova Market | |||||
| Lunyito Market | |||||
| Lurale Market | |||||
| Lwandeti | |||||
| Lwandeti Market | |||||
| Mabanga | |||||
| Magut Market | |||||
| Makuche Market | |||||
| Maliki | |||||
| Manda Market | |||||
| Matete Market | |||||
| Mayoyo Market | |||||
| Mayoyo S.A. Market | |||||
| Mbande Market | |||||
| Misikhu | |||||
| Mombasa Ndogo | |||||
| Mucharage | |||||
| Muhalanya Market | |||||
| Mukhonje Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Mulimani Market | |||||
| Munialo Market | |||||
| Munyuki Junction Market | |||||
| Musembe Market | |||||
| Musembe Stage Market | |||||
| Mutua Market | |||||
| Nzoia Shopping Center | |||||
| Ofusa Market | |||||
| Sambak Market | |||||
| Sango Shopping Centre | |||||
| Sango. | |||||
| Shivembe B Market | |||||
| Sikhendu fresh farm produce market | |||||
| Sikhendu Market stalls | |||||
| Silungai Market | |||||
| Soweto Market | |||||
| T.T.I. Junction Market | |||||
| Toll | |||||
| Tombo Market | |||||
| Vumilia Junction Market |
Restaurants in Kimilili
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kimilili
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kimilili
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kimilili?
Kimilili has a population of 56,050 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 2,771 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kimilili?
Kimilili enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.